JOB: Salt River Indian Community General Counsel

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Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
Scottsdale, Arizona
General Counsel $137,483 – $ 206,227 per annum (Full Range)

Description: Under the administrative direction of the Community Council, serves as the chief legal advisor, representative and counselor to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC or Community) government, including all departments, divisions, enterprises and other entities. Ensures that applicable laws are followed so that tribal sovereignty is protected and enhanced. Provides assistance to avoid or prevent legal disputes and litigation and protects the Community’s legal interests. Supervises, administers, and oversees all legal services for the Community. This is treated as an FLSA exempt job class.

Qualification: Bachelor’s degree and graduate of an accredited law school, with a minimum of seven (7) years of experience practicing law which included some experience in at least three or more of the following areas: federal Indian law, employment law, commercial transactions, gaming law, leasing, and planning and zoning, A minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience and some experience/familiarity with executive, legislative, and judicial functions of tribal government is also required.

Special Requirement: Must be a member in good standing of a State Bar, preferably the Arizona State Bar, and must be eligible to be or admitted to practice in Federal District Court. Must have no outstanding contempt citation from any court. If not licensed and certified by the Arizona State Bar as of the date of hiring, employment shall be conditioned on successful completion and passing of the Arizona State Bar exam within one (1) year of the date of hire.

SUBMIT OFFICIAL SRPMIC APPLICATION OR RESUME TO: SRPMIC -Human Resources, 10,005 E. Osborn Rd. Scottsdale, Arizona 85256

For full job description and to download our application, please visit our website: www.srpmicjobs.com

Indigenous Peoples Consultation – 3/12/08

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TONATIERRA Community Development Institute
PO Box 24009
Phoenix, AZ 85074
www.tonatierra.org

February 20, 2008

Dear Relatives,

Good Greetings. On September 13th 2007, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. A new day has dawned for the Nations of Indigenous Peoples of the world in terms of our legal and political relationship with the government states of the UN system. The Indigenous Peoples of the world are now finally acknowledged for the first time as full members of global society with inherent rights of Self Determination under international law. The passage of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples by the UN General Assembly addresses both individual and collective rights, cultural rights and identity, rights to education, health, employment, language and Treaty Rights. Some have called this historic Declaration, which came about after decades of work within the UN system by generations of native leaders from around the world working together, as a Magna Carta for the Indigenous Peoples. For the first time, Indigenous Peoples are officially recognized as “equal to all other peoples..” What are the implications of the Declaration in terms of domestic policies of the US government towards Native American constituencies? What are the implications for the Indian Nations and Tribes of Arizona? We invite you to attend an Indigenous Peoples Consultation, which will take place on Wednesday March 12th, 2008 at the Arizona State Capitol from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon to dialogue on these questions. Present will be Ms. Tonya Gonnella Frichner, Onondaga Nation – Haudenosaunee Six Nations Confederacy. Ms. Gonella Frichner is current regional representative of North America for the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. A special presentation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples to dignitaries of the State of Arizona is planned during the Indigenous Peoples Consultation. Please consider attending this historic gathering. If you have questions regarding the Consultation, or would like to assist or support in any way with this event, please contact: Mr. Albert Tom, Arizona House of Representatives (602) 926-5862; Shannon Rivers (480) 220-6766; or Tupac Enrique (602) 466-8367. Email: chantlaca@aol.com. Thank you for your kind consideration.

Tupac Enrique Acosta,
YaotachcauhTlahtokan Nahuacalli
TONATIERRA

JOB: Colville Tribe

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STAFF ATORNEY/NATURAL RESOURCES EMPHASIS
POSITION AVAILABLE

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation seeks an attorney with particular experience and expertise in natural resources law and Indian Law, having at least 5 years experience as a licensed attorney, to work in its Office of the Reservation Attorney (ORA).

The Colville Reservation, with headquarters in Nespelem, Wash., contains 1.4 million acres and provides its attorneys the opportunity to work on significant natural resources and water law issues, among other areas, and to become engaged in a variety of interesting and important legal matters. ORA is one of the oldest on-reservation tribal government law offices (established in 1981), with a strong tradition of excellence.

Applicants must be admitted to practice before the Washington State Courts upon hire or within two years of hire. Applicants should have extensive civil litigation experience in federal courts and be able to perform all litigation tasks. Exceptionally strong research and writing skills are required. Otherwise strongly qualified applicants with less litigation experience will be considered.

Salary DOE. Generous health and retirement benefits are provided.

The position is open until filled. Please submit cover letter, resume listing at least three references, and writing sample to Alice Koskela, Managing Attorney, Office of the Reservation Attorney, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155.

ORA is an Indian Preference employer, and Native American attorneys are encouraged to apply.

ILP Alumni & Friends Breakfast – 4/10/08

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You are invited to attend the ILP’s Alumni and Friends Breakfast!
The breakfast will be held on
THURSDAY, April 10th at 7:30 a.m.
at the Albuquerque Marriott.
This is the first day of the Federal Bar Association’s Indian Law Conference.
Exact location within the Marriott will be announced at a later date. Hope to see you there!
Please RSVP by April 4th to Sunny Larson
at Sunny.Larson@asu.edu or (480) 965-6413.

National NALSA Moot Court – Winners and Thank you!

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Thank you all of the judges who volunteered their time and donors who financially supported the students to make this competition a success. We appreciate all you gave us. Thanks again for supporting the students.

16th Annual NNALSA Moot Court Competition
February 21-23, 2008
Hosted by Arizona State University and the University of Arizona

Best Advocate
1st
Kim Garelick and Steven Foster
Oklahoma City University

2nd
Edward Hu and Derek Kauanoe
University of Hawai’i

3rd
Anosh Yaqoob and Scott Hovey
University of Hawai’i

Best Oralist
1st
Anosh Yaqoob
University of Hawai’i

2nd
Alex Hagen
University of South Dakota

3rd
Steven Foster
Oklahoma City University

Best Brief
1st
Moani Crowell and Greg Schlais
University of Hawai’i

2nd
Kim Garelick and Steven Foster
Oklahoma City University

3rd
Novaline Wilson and Alicia Ivory
Michigan State University

A special thanks to Nikki Borchardt for arranging all social events on behalf of this year’s host schools.

JOB: Chief Judge San Mauel

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The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is seeking a qualified candidate to be appointed to the position of Chief Judge of the San Manuel Tribal Court. To apply for the Chief Judge position, please visit the employment link at http://www.sanmanuel-nsn.gov/employment.php to complete an on-line application. To learn more about the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians visit our website at www.sanmanuel-nsn.gov.